Chapter 5
Harley walks into Peter's room, hair dishevelled, overnight bag slung over his shoulder, bags under his eyes bigger than usual. "May let me in," he mumbles, flopping onto Peter's bed. Peter is lying on his back with his headphones on, and is jostled when Harley bounces onto the mattress - but he isn't fazed. He simply pushes the headphones around his neck, sits up and opens his arms for Harley, who says nothing as he sheds his jacket and bag, kicks off his shoes and basically falls into Peter's arms, pressing a kiss to his hair as he goes.
"What's up?"
"Just feel like shit."
"Like, depressed? Or..." Harley hums, and it's Peter's turn to press a kiss to Harley's hair. He holds Harley tight, letting him card his fingers through Peter's unruly hair, rocking them ever so slightly. "Do you need anything from me?"
"Just need you here. Need you to hold me."
"Okay." Peter nods. Yeah, he can do that. He pushes Harley up for a second, who goes willingly, as he readjusts their position so he's lying on his back, and lets Harley situate himself. He rests his head on Peter's chest and rests his arm over his stomach.
"You got Disney+?"
"I have your sister's from the last time you logged in."
"Good enough. Can we watch Ratatouille?" Peter smiles lightly.
"Sure."
wednesday, 9:24pm
private messages between peter and carol
carol: hey spiderling
carol: harley's sister texted me to ask if he got to yours alright since he never texted her and she doesn't have your number. is he alright?
peter: hey carol
peter: he's okay! little bit depressed rn but we've dealt with this before. tell abby he's okay
peter: oh and can you give her my number please?
carol: yeah ofc :)
carol: i'm glad he's okay. are u alright?
peter: uh yeah i'm okay. it's hard to see him like this but I know if he's with me he's not gonna do anything stupid like suffer in silence
carol: aww cute
carol: but yeah I get what you mean, I always worry about maria when she gets depressed
carol: it's hard to just stand by and let them go through what they need to go through but sometimes that's all they need. just some warmth and reassurance
peter: yeah definitely
peter: he fell asleep like 10 mins after he got here but he asked me to put ratatouille on
peter: to be fair i'd probably put it on anyways I needed an excuse to rewatch it
carol: lmao what a mood
carol: if he needs anything let me know and I'll go get it
peter: thanks carol ur the best <3
carol: u know it bb
carol: take care <3
peter: u2 xoxo
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friday, 10:13pm
gay bitches assemble
harley davidson: hi gang thanks for all the sweet messages and stuff, i'm still w peter and not out of the woods yet but I feel better than I did yesterday
witch bitch: glad to hear harls, ily
harley davidson: ily 2 wands
tony stank: I may or may not have ordered u guys pizza
tony stank: and it may or may not be on the way
tony stank: this is pure speculation and I can confirm nothing
roadie: he sent y'all hawaiian ur welcome
roma-no: I want hawaiian tony
roma-no: send me hawaiian
metallica: rt
big bird: rt
spiderling: thanks tony!! we just got it
roma-no: I'm on my way brb
spiderling: u wont succeed
roma-no: we'll see about that sweetie
harley davidson: tonyspizzabestpizza.png
harley davidson: imma eat then sleep bye ly all
big bird: love youuuuuuu
roma-no: byeee
witch bitch: enjoy ur pizza!!
roadie: <33
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friday, 10:40pm
private messages between wanda and natasha
wands: so uh
wands: I may have seen a Very Pretty Girl today
nat: OMG?!?!!?
nat: do tell
wands: uh well
wands: she works at the coffee shop next to the school
nat: wait do I work with her????
wands: um I don't think so
nat: who is it??????????????
wands: ...
wands: hi it's pietro wanda's too much of a pussy to tell u she has a crush on u bye love u nat
nat: wait u do
nat: oh thank fuck
nat: I've been crushing on you for the longest time I was so jealous
wands: im back wHAT
wands: aNd YoU dIdNt TeLl mE?1?!/1!?
nat: I THOUGHT YOU WERE STRAIGHT
wands: I THOUGHT YOU WERE STRAIGHT
wands: oh my god we're disasters
nat: u right
nat: I'm lowkey shaking
wands: hi it's pietro again wanda's busy screaming
nat: awwwwwwwww
wands: ok I'm back
wands: so uh
wands: u wanna maybe go on a date some time
nat: are u kidding??? ofc???
nat: what did you have in mind
wands: there's this cool science museum thing I've been wanting to go to for ages...
nat: SAY NO MORE I KNOW EXACTLY WHICH ONE YOU'RE ON ABOUT
nat: Y E S
wands: omg okay!! I'll pick you up tomorrow, 3pm? and we can go get ice cream after?
nat: wanda maximoff you sure know how to treat a lady
wands: I aim to please
nat: I bet u do ;)
wands: oh my god
nat: it's a date <3